INCIDENT UPDATED 8/21/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
45.969 latitude, -116.548 longitudeSummary
On August 8, 2008, lightning started the Snow Hole Fire, which is burning south of the Salmon River. The fire is approximately twelve miles southwest of Cottonwood, Idaho and is burning in the Home Sweet Home, Burnt Creek, Kylie Creek, and Ruggles Gulch drainages.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 08th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Location | Approx. 12 miles SW of Cottonwood, ID; south of Salmon River |
| Incident Commander | Rick Kusicko |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 282 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,900 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 17th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Fuel Type 3; Grass, brush, and timbered stringers. |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering within the fire's perimeter were observed. |
| Significant Events | Crews were able to complete mop up 200-300' inside containment lines. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up and patrol will continue in all divisions. Local Type 3 will assume command of the fire on 08/19/08 at 6:00a.m. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 25 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 93 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 14 % |
